Alan Gratz is the go-to guy for bringing historical events to life through the eyes of young characters. In this novel, he literally puts his two young characters, Frank and Stanley, smack dab in the…
Two powerhouses of the historical fiction middle grade and young adult world team up to give readers this compelling look into one of the amazing stories of World War II--Bletchley Park, home to Brita…
Fasten your seat belts because this book is over-the-top in every possible way, and it is a glorious thing to behold. This mad-cap adventure follows three orphaned sisters who are not like everyone e…
Dragon lover? Space lover? This book has you covered. This book is a unique mash-up of fantasy with sci-fi, and it doesn't do it justice to merely say "It's dragons in space". Mr. Reintgen again flour…
Mexikid was a 2024 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of several other awards. This is a pretty substantial graphic novel with abundant text to support the visual narrative. It outlines the author's …
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell will be impossible for middle grade readers to resist. First, the subject matter of fantastical creatures is so compelling for this age of readers. Second, …
Emily is back and she does not disappoint! In this second installment, Emily is back with Wendell, but there are several new characters to keep things fresh. All in all this is just an enchanting read…
The winner of the 2024 Newbery Award, The Eyes and the Impossible with capture the reader within the first few pages. This can't be helped because the protagonist, Johannes, is so confident and so su…
This series was first published over a decade ago, has been a New York Times Bestseller, and has had incredible staying power in popularity among young readers. Years ago, I had a nephew who adored t…
Range is a fascinating consolidation of data, studies, real-life examples, and insights into what primes individuals and teams to excel in a complex world. Contrary to current trends and common perce…
Richard Osman mixes it up a bit in this latest installment of The Thursday Murder Club Series. First, he has not just murder happening, but other crimes, too, that muddy the waters. Second, the murd…
Defy the Night is touted as a fantasy romance. It is definitely a romance, but the fantasy part is a bit of a stretch since there is no magic system. The setting is in a fictional kingdom that has a…
